Purpose. — Delaware Code § 5501
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§ 5501. Purpose.
The Delaware General Assembly declares that it is in the best interest of the citizens of Delaware to require licensure of bail enforcement agents and their agents and employees to prevent unqualified individuals from endangering the public. Therefore, the purpose of this chapter is to promote, preserve and protect the public health, safety and welfare by regulating fugitive recovery. This chapter shall be liberally construed to accomplish this purpose.
73 Del. Laws, c. 194, § 1;Source: official Delaware text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Delaware Code § 5501
- Jurisdiction: Delaware
- Code: Delaware Code
- Subject: Purpose.
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